Allen RD over Coal Creek
PoorPosted for loadFountain County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Stringtown RD · Structure no. 2300003
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 257 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Allen RD over Coal Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Allen RD over Coal Creek in Fountain County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Allen RD over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Allen RD over Coal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Allen RD over Coal Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Allen RD over Coal Creek?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Allen RD over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.